Experience Psychology by Laura A. King
Today I decided to take another approach in the field of hard research (research that is read; by my definition), and read part of my textbook from Psychology as opposed to an article. My hopes was to understand from a psychologist's point of view why some people are adventurous and some are not. What I found were many theoretical reasons that sparked my interest.
pg 348
"Humanistic: Stress a person's capacity for personal growth and positive human qualities. Humanistic psychologists believe that we all have the ability to control our lives and to achieve what we desire."
According to Humanists we have the potential to decide whether we are adventurous or not. So if one wanted to become adventurous, they just would. Maybe by taking on the "yes man" project, or maybe by just deciding that they would become more adventurous. If one agrees with the views of a Humanistic than it is pretty easy for one to become more adventurous.
Maslow:
Maslow's Hierarchy
1. biological needs
2. safety
3. belonging
4. self-esteem
5. Self-actualization
Perhaps though some get trapped in Maslow's hierarchy. Perhaps some of us are too concerned with our safety that we may never become adventurous. Some may never bungee jump or sky dive because they feel it is unsafe. Or even in a smaller spectrum some may never want to attend parties in fear that their safety is insecure whether in a physical way (alcohol poisoning, drugs, etc.)or a social way (rejection of any sort).
pg 352
Five Factors of Personality
This part was interesting. According to the book there are five factors of personality, neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
Neuroticism:
These types of people feel more negative emotion than positive emotion within their lifetime.
Openness:
These types of people are usually more open-minded and tolerant of others.
Conscientiousness:
These types of people usually excel in academic matters.
Agreeableness:
These types of people are usually more generous. Agreeableness is usually linked to those of a religious faith. Also those who are agreeable tend to have a better experience with romantic relationships.
*Extraversion:
These types of people are more like to engage in social activities. They are more likely to experience gratitude. They are more likely to be forgiving. They are more likely to develop a sense of meaning in life.
I couldn't help (obviously being biased since I am a Christian myself) but relate this one to Christians. Before you read the rest know that I am not saying that you must be a Christian to be adventurous, as I point and shake my finger at you like an adult does to a child who has been "naughty", but rather to point out something that I noticed. Obviously, there are many adventurous people out there that are not Christian, but it does make me wonder. Why wouldn't Christians be adventurous? If we truly believe that God has a hold of our life, and that in Him we are safe, then why don't we jump out of airplanes knowing we are completely safe? We are forgiving, aren't we? We experience gratitude, don't we? And we should have a sense of meaning in life, shouldn't we? So then why are some of us still not adventurous? Please, don't think that I am challenging every Christian to step up and jump out of airplanes. I understand that God has placed multiple types of people in this world so that they can fulfill their purpose. Not everyone is meant to jump out of an airplane. I am just curious as to why some of us don't take up more opportunities.
I mean look at me, I refuse to get out of my dorm room sometimes. Why? What am I afraid of? I sit in church singing songs that say things like, "in you death has lost it's sting". Yeah? Do I really believe that? Because if I did what the heck else is there to be afraid of other than death? Do I believe that once I am done with this project I will never turn down an opportunity again? Of course not. But I do hope that when I am done I fall under this category of an extravert more often than any other category for I feel that this is where I should be.
So overall I learned that if you are a humanist, changing yourself to become more adventurous is incredibly easy for you. You just have to believe you can do it. I also learned that those who fall under the category of extravert are more likely to take opportunities.
Talk to you soon!
pg 352
Five Factors of Personality
This part was interesting. According to the book there are five factors of personality, neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
Neuroticism:
These types of people feel more negative emotion than positive emotion within their lifetime.
Openness:
These types of people are usually more open-minded and tolerant of others.
Conscientiousness:
These types of people usually excel in academic matters.
Agreeableness:
These types of people are usually more generous. Agreeableness is usually linked to those of a religious faith. Also those who are agreeable tend to have a better experience with romantic relationships.
*Extraversion:
These types of people are more like to engage in social activities. They are more likely to experience gratitude. They are more likely to be forgiving. They are more likely to develop a sense of meaning in life.
I couldn't help (obviously being biased since I am a Christian myself) but relate this one to Christians. Before you read the rest know that I am not saying that you must be a Christian to be adventurous, as I point and shake my finger at you like an adult does to a child who has been "naughty", but rather to point out something that I noticed. Obviously, there are many adventurous people out there that are not Christian, but it does make me wonder. Why wouldn't Christians be adventurous? If we truly believe that God has a hold of our life, and that in Him we are safe, then why don't we jump out of airplanes knowing we are completely safe? We are forgiving, aren't we? We experience gratitude, don't we? And we should have a sense of meaning in life, shouldn't we? So then why are some of us still not adventurous? Please, don't think that I am challenging every Christian to step up and jump out of airplanes. I understand that God has placed multiple types of people in this world so that they can fulfill their purpose. Not everyone is meant to jump out of an airplane. I am just curious as to why some of us don't take up more opportunities.
I mean look at me, I refuse to get out of my dorm room sometimes. Why? What am I afraid of? I sit in church singing songs that say things like, "in you death has lost it's sting". Yeah? Do I really believe that? Because if I did what the heck else is there to be afraid of other than death? Do I believe that once I am done with this project I will never turn down an opportunity again? Of course not. But I do hope that when I am done I fall under this category of an extravert more often than any other category for I feel that this is where I should be.
So overall I learned that if you are a humanist, changing yourself to become more adventurous is incredibly easy for you. You just have to believe you can do it. I also learned that those who fall under the category of extravert are more likely to take opportunities.
Talk to you soon!
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